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History matters in addiction science! ’s latest post dives into Seeing Addiction: A Personal Memoir, a fascinating intellectual and personal journey by one of the most influential addiction researchers, Griffith Edwards (edited by his longtime collaborator Thomas F. Babor). 🧠💡
Completed shortly before his passing in 2012, this memoir stands as Edwards’ final message to the field. He reminds us that addiction isn’t just a biomedical diagnosis—it’s deeply shaped by daily realities, care inequities, and social conditions. 🌍🌱
By looking back at the interdisciplinary roots of addiction studies, we can better understand today’s policy debates, train new scientists, and shape forward-thinking research. 🧬🔍
👉 Head to the link in our bio to read the full piece on the Books We Read blog and discover why understanding where we came from is key to where we are going!
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There’s something special about growing up in New Jersey—the shore days, neighborhood memories, and stories that stay with you long after. 💙
This reflection on “Jersey Girl” nostalgia by captures how place shapes identity, blending personal memory with the shared culture of the Garden State. From familiar settings to lasting impressions, it’s a reminder that home is never just a place—it’s a feeling.
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Reading Bruce Springsteen isn’t just about music—it’s about stories, identity, and the soul of working-class America. 🎸📚
From lyrics that echo literature to books that deepen our understanding of “The Boss,” Reading Springsteen reminds us how music and reading intersect in powerful ways.
In ’s latest Books We Read post, learn why exploring Springsteen becomes a journey through culture, history, and storytelling—proving that reading can connect us to the rhythms of everyday life.

📬 Secrets, sacrifice, and the power of words—The Berlin Letters takes us deep into Cold War–era Germany, where coded messages become lifelines across a divided world.
As Luisa uncovers her father’s hidden past, she’s drawn into a story of courage, identity, and the risks we take for truth and family. Set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall, this novel reminds us how history lives on in the letters we leave behind.
✨ What would you risk to uncover the truth?
Read more in this latest post by Judit Hajnal Ward

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📚✨ Shadow Ticket, the latest by Thomas Pynchon, is a wildly imaginative postmodern detective story that takes you from Prohibition-era Milwaukee to a surreal world of intrigue and absurdity. Librarians are calling it a perfect mix of mystery, satire, and pure fun — ideal for cozy reading nights and deep discussions alike. Read link in bio and see why it hits all the marks for 🕵️‍♂️🧀🇺🇸🌍 ThomasPhychon